New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Douglas Kaplan
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Merrick, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1889237
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Kaplan has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Kaplan has carried New York bar registration 1889237 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Douglas Kaplan Attorney At Law, located in Merrick, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11566. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Douglas Kaplan has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Douglas Kaplan's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Douglas compares to fellow St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Douglas Kaplan is longer-tenured than 58% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,183 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1889237
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Douglas Kaplan Attorney At Law
- City
- Merrick, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11566
- Phone
- (516) 868-8700
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Kaplan's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Douglas Kaplan licensed?
Douglas Kaplan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Kaplan admitted to the bar?
Douglas Kaplan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Douglas Kaplan go to law school?
Douglas Kaplan attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Douglas Kaplan work for?
Douglas Kaplan is associated with Douglas Kaplan Attorney At Law in Merrick, NY.
Is Douglas Kaplan in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Kaplan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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